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Doubles (2000), a Tamil action movie starring Prabhu Deva, Pandiarajan, Sangeetha Krish, is reviewed here. Directed by Pandiarajan. Doubles is a 2000 Tamil film directed by Pandiarajan. The film stars Prabhu Deva, Pandiarajan, Meena and Sangeetha in lead roles. Our Rating: 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER. Released: 11 Aug 2000.

Tamil · Action
0 · 11 Aug 2000
Writer: N/A
Ratings
Our Rating
2
Doubles is a Tamil comedy-drama revolving around the lives of two close friends and their intertwined personal and professional challenges. The narrative explores themes of friendship, love, and misunderstandings, often using situational comedy and light-hearted moments to engage the audience. The story progresses through a series of humorous events and emotional beats that highlight the dynamics between the lead characters and their relationships.
Doubles offers a blend of comedy and drama with a focus on character interactions and situational humor. The screenplay maintains a steady pace, particularly in the first half, where the setup of characters and their relationships is established with a light and entertaining tone. The second half attempts to resolve the conflicts and misunderstandings, though it occasionally suffers from predictability and a slight dip in narrative momentum.
The film's songs and background score, though not prominently highlighted, complement the mood of the movie without overshadowing the narrative. The music supports the comedic and emotional scenes adequately, maintaining the film's overall light-hearted atmosphere. However, the absence of a standout soundtrack or memorable musical moments makes the musical aspect less impactful.
Overall, Doubles is a modest entertainer that relies heavily on its cast's comedic timing and the director's ability to balance humor with sentiment. While it may not break new ground in terms of storytelling or technical finesse, it serves its purpose as a family-friendly comedy with moments of genuine warmth and laughter.
Prabhu Deva: Delivers a charming and energetic performance, effectively handling the comedic and emotional scenes.
Pandiarajan: Provides solid comic timing and supports the narrative well as both actor and director.
Sangeetha Krish: Offers a restrained and sincere portrayal, adding emotional depth to the story.
Vivek: Contributes notable comic relief with his trademark humor and expressions.
Manivannan: Delivers a dependable supporting role with subtle humor.
Kovai Sarala: Adds to the comedic elements with her lively and exaggerated performance.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Pandiarajan's direction focuses on delivering a straightforward comedy-drama that emphasizes character interactions and situational humor. His writing is simple and caters to a family audience, though it lacks complexity and innovation. The film benefits from his experience in comedy but could have been improved with tighter screenplay and more engaging narrative twists.
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| Type | Value |
|---|---|
| Positive | 40% |
| Neutral | 40% |
| Negative | 20% |
The film received mixed reviews from critics, who appreciated the performances and comedic elements but criticized the predictable storyline and lack of strong musical impact. Audience reactions were generally positive towards the humor and performances, though some noted the film's conventional approach.
Final Box-Office Result
Doubles released on 11 August 2000 (2000).
Doubles is declared a DISASTER at the box office.
Doubles OTT release date not announced yet.
Doubles directed by Pandiarajan. Produced by Vatte Veerapathra Rao.
Doubles stars Prabhu Deva, Pandiarajan, Sangeetha Krish, Vivek, Manivannan.
Tollybo rates Doubles 2/5. Verdict: DISASTER.
Doubles — Genre: Action, Language: Tamil.